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The CutbackNo Big BoardsAnnnnd we're back with another episode of your favorite persons favorite podcast. The boys start with some way too early baseball talk and highlight the legendary time of the year that is April in the D. Staying in the baseball world, Cullen and Ian talk about the Oakland A's finally making their move to Las Vegas official (well... maybe). Odell signs with the Ravens (and Lamar follows) and the boys give their final thoughts ahead of the NFL draft. The NBA playoffs get a little airtime and we jump into what may be the best segment in Cutback Podcast...2023-04-291h 20The CutbackPut Me In CoachNo - your ears aren't deceiving you, The Cutback is back! We've survived yet another cold, hard Winter and the winds of Spring are soon upon us. We get off to a blazing hot start with a patented Cullen Guaransheed, re: NFL Draft, and a brief conversation about the current state of Lamar Jackson. Then it's onto the moment you've all been waiting for, Opening Day of the 2023 MLB season. Cullen pulls back the curtains on what Opening Day looks like in Detroit and we touch on the early implications of a few major rule changes. A Tigers outlook...2023-04-101h 23The CutbackRecap SZNIt's that time again and the boys of The Cutback are back to occupy your airwaves after a slight football season hiatus. We kick things off with a little catch up and a reminder that it's ok (and maybe wise) to at least be a litttle stitious. We jump right into what end of year looks like in the sponsorship world and touch on one of the biggest shockwaves in the industry -- the FTX collapse. Next, the boys give you their Good, Bad and Ugly on this year in NIL and touch on the continued impact NIL and...2023-01-281h 10The CutbackWidespread + ComplexTwice as nice on a Sunday with another episode of the Cutback Podcast. We've got a full episode this week that gets a quick start highlighting the recent injury to Chet Holmgren and the potential fallout for NBA players. The boys jump into the work topics by following up on the Big Ten Conference's new suite of media deals and what it means for the landscape of college athletics moving forward. Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension serves as a short topic of conversation before Cullen highlights how different professional leagues have continued to rebound from 2020. A read and react play...2022-08-281h 23The CutbackBring The Kool-AidAnother week, another episode of The Cutback - this one delayed slightly due to Ian being too drunk off the MCDC Kool-Aid. The boys get this week's episode off to a hot start with a little Traffic Talk before diving into the Big 10's new media deals and the Tigers' firing of GM Al Avila. Transitioning to the play topics, Cullen and Ian air their grievances with MLB's Field of Dreams game and Ian is all in on MCDC and the Lions after Ep. 1 of HBO's Hard Knocks. A few Michigan Football stories take us into this week's edition...2022-08-281h 16The CutbackUnprecedented TimesAre you aware that we are living in unprecedented times? Just in case you forgot, the boys are here to remind you! This week kicks off with a nice refresher of the Scientific Method before Cullen gives us the full download on this year's historical MLB trade deadline. Is it time to bet the house on Slam Diego?! Next, we breakdown Deshaun Watson's initial 6-game suspension and hypothesize on what is next to come. The calendar tells us it is August, which means it is officially football season!! The boys give their way-too-early, quick and dirty Michigan Football outlooks...2022-08-071h 10The CutbackLive From LollaLadies and Gentlemen, boys and girls - it's time for another episode of The Cutback podcast. We start the Ep with classic Cutback activity, bouncing around from festival talk to drink talk and nap talk. This week's work topic highlights USC and UCLA's move to the Big Ten Conference while we dive into the Dawg Days of Summer with an MLB update in the play section. This week's Fantasy Five will have your mouth watering for a glizzy as we run down the best glizzy condiments. Enjoy!2022-08-011h 10The CutbackBuilt Ford ToughLadies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls... was this episode recorded nearly a month ago? Yes. Sorry bout it. The boys light things off with some classic 4th of July Fireworks talk before diving right into Read and React. ESPN doubles down on Formula 1, Steph Curry does it for the kids and the Tigers' season is over before it the All-Star break... again. We muse about the transcendent qualities of sport before diving into the latest edition of the Fantasy Five - Will Farrell movies. Enjoy! 2022-07-251h 07
The CutbackGetting ToastyJust like the weather outside, the boys are hot on the mic and kick off this week's episode of The Cutback with some good ole' fashioned Summer Sun Talk! We Read and React this week, covering LIV Golf, MLS x Apple TV, Little C's x NFL, Gronk's retirement (again) and College Football returning to video games. Will EA Sports kill it like they have the Madden franchise? Probably!! This week's Fantasy Five looks at the #1 Overall Picks in the NFL Draft over the past decade. Enjoy!!2022-06-261h 14The CutbackTake TwoLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls, degenerates of all walks of life... it's time to hop back on the wagon with The Cutback. The boys get off to a hot start this week, literally! This week has a college focus, with Cullen educating the hundreds of thousands on the dilemma of the Big 12, as well as his bleak outlook on the future of NIL and college athletics. There might be too many reality checks on this ep, so bring your earmuffs! This week's fantasy five looks at the number 1 picks of the NBA draft over the past decade. Enjoy!!2022-06-221h 09The CutbackNorth Of The BridgeCalling all Degenerates - the boys are back with episode 66 of The Cutback! Jesus (or Carrie Underwood) takes the wheel to start the episode, just as the Blue Tigers did on a recent Cutback trip to the D (no, not that D.) The boys dive into a real chicken or the egg situation re: the intersection of business and sports and highlight recent news from Amazon, the WNBA and the NHL's very own Arizona Coyotes of Phoenix. We wrap the episode with Game 7 (NBA conference semi-finals) and Hockey Talk before disappearing into the night. Enjoy!2022-06-011h 01The CutbackAP GymThe boys are back again with another episode of your favorite podcast's favorite podcast. This week kicks off with some classic Tigers Talk before diving into the primary work topic of the week - a high school girls Flag Football league created by the Philadelphia Eagles. Are multi-sport athletes the best athletes? Is Advanced Gym a real class? Did Brady make a bad deal with Fox? Is Sprite Coke? Only one way to find out. Enjoy!2022-05-191h 09The CutbackRain DelayOn this week's episode of The Cutback we introduce you to baseball's dreaded r-word... RAIN. Rain across the Midwest shifted schedules for the boys, so we once again come to you off the top of the dome. Speaking of domes, should all sports stadiums have retractable roofs?! Cullen and Ian spend the majority of the episode talking the seismic shift happening within the "NIL" landscape and what picture it paints for the future of the NCAA and college athletics. The boys give their reaction to the Lions' and Texans' drafts and take us into a special edition of the...2022-05-091h 20The CutbackRooted In DetroitDoes Cullen even remember his beloved Astros exist? Hard to say! The boys kick off this week's episode of The Cutback with a little Tigers Talk and the water cooler putting the Sports in Sports Business. Next, it's time to Read and React to this week's headlines across the industry. Cullen and Ian hit on the absolute clusterfuck in Oakland, Mark Emmert's most recent announcement, JR Smith taking home awards and virtual signage's place in sponsorship lore. Continuing on to the play topics, the NBA playoffs and NFL Draft take center stage and, spoiler alert, Ian just might be...2022-05-021h 20The CutbackYou Down With RBC?! ft. Tom BridgerYeah you know me! It's a big week on The Cutback as Tommy Boy Bridger joins us for his 3rd installment. After a dollop of bullshitting, the trio dive right into everything NBA. Regular season recap, initial playoff reactions, draft talk... this episode has it all for your dome piece. Is GM LeBron the worst GM of all time? Tune in to find out! Enjoy!2022-04-271h 23The CutbackTop Of The DomeWe're off the rails this week as that SONOFABITCH Covid is apparently still putting up HOF numbers in the Great White North. In lieu of an amply-teased guest, the boys go off the top of the dome and bottom of the glass this week. We start the Ep. with Weather Talk and Flag Talk before diving into all things concession stands. Dan Snyder puts a remix on the trap hit "2 Phones" as the government is definitely coming for him and his multiple books. The boys talk NBA Playoffs and we add another entrant to the #BOOKTALK rafters before getting...2022-04-181h 23The CutbackShow Me Your Tunnel CoversEverybody send Cullen and #ProducerKennedy a Happy Opening Day!! Ian starts this week's episode with a premature Crackback of the Week before the boys dive into the work topics. On the docket this week are MLB sponsor patches and helmet decals, the NFL's international growth plan and Insiders sounding the alarm on major bag alerts. The play topics bring us a look back on March Madness and a look forward to Tiger's performance at The Master's. Cullen has Firebreathers and Teaser Crackbacks before leading us into this week's edition of the Fantasy Five: Road Trip Gas Station Snacks. Enjoy!!2022-04-131h 12The CutbackCold BloodedWhat's better than being cool? ICE COLD! Cullen and Ian get the episode started with some Opening Day banter which, in true Cutback form, leads to a tangental #CAKETALK segment. The boys kick off the work topics by diving into the Buffalo Bills' new stadium situation and the prevalence of public funding for professional stadiums. Next, Cullen informs the hundreds of thousands of Jerry Jones' (yes, that Jerry Jones) legal troubles. Who knew?! Although not a movie podcast, the boys talk Oscars before dropping dimes across all sorts of Money Moves. This week's #BOOKTALK introduces a new entrant to...2022-04-031h 45The CutbackCan You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking?!It's a Saturday morning recording for the boys of The Cutback and Cullen kicks off the vibes with a Eulogy to the entirety of Houston sports. Moment of Silence... RIP. This week, the boys talk about a recent partnership between the NFL and XFL and try to figure out exactly what it was The Rock was wearing at the Super Bowl. It's March and the Madness is officially here. Thoughts are provided. Cullen breaks down a dangerous riot that took place at a soccer match in Mexico and the boys come for Darren Rovell's head due to his constant...2022-03-251h 19The CutbackHaps On The CrapsIt's March and the madness is already in full swing. Not wanting to be left out of the party, MLB decided that baseball is back! Play Ball all 2022! After going into what did and didn't make it into the new MLB CBA, Cullen and Ian dive into the world of college athletics. Will NBC buy Big Ten media rights? What's the future of live TV? Is NIL ruining college athletics? Also not wanting to be left out of March Madness, Tom Brady announced his un-retirement from the NFL. We have another edition of #BOOKTALK and the boys highlight which...2022-03-181h 34The CutbackSave The Shift* REUPLOAD *
Cullen updates us on the then ongoing MLB negotiations. Did The Cutback bring back baseball? Maybe!! Next, the boys talk Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson before diving into #BOOKTALK and this week's edition of the Fantasy Five: Non-Sports Movies. Enjoy!!
2022-03-131h 28The CutbackSave The ShiftHello beautiful people and degenerates, alike! Cullen and Ian start this week's episode with a little bit of a warm up, just to get the vocal chords ready for the big show. Speaking of the Big Show, Cullen provides the most comprehensive breakdown of what were the ongoing MLB negotiations and in the days since recording, baseball has decided to PLAY BALL! The boys also touch on major QB news out of the NFL as Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson make rather large announcements regarding where they will be playing during the 2022 NFL season. Ian provides a #BOOKTALK update...2022-03-111h 28The CutbackWhite Girl Ketchup ft. Megan PrusiWhat is White Girl Ketchup, you ask? Tune in to find out. This week we welcome Megan Prusi aka Meg Thee TBD aka Meg Thee TBD aka The Queen of South Quad to the show for quite the conversation. As a resident exercise physiologist at Mott's Children's Hospital (#GoBlue), Megan talks to us about the importance of exercise at every stage of life and how a measly 30 minutes a day can change your life. We talk youth sports, Michigan sports and a little bit of everything along the way. There's #BridgeTalk, #ShipwreckTalk, #FoodTalk and we even get a lesson...2022-03-041h 37The CutbackNow You're Talking My LanguageJealousy in the air tonight, I can tell. MLB and its players may not be talking, but Cullen and Ian are back with another episode of The Cutback. This week's episode features an update on the state of MLB negotiations, as well as some breaking news from the NCAA. Spoiler Alert: #GlacierTalk! Ian and Cullen realize Millennials are the technology "glue guys" of society and put out a call for any and all interns before this week's addition of #BOOKTALK! Cullen provides his Crackback of the week and Ian drops one of the hottest Firebreathers of Cutback history. This...2022-02-251h 36The CutbackLost In The SauceThat's way too much sauce! The boys are back with a late-night recording that starts with the small-talk topic of all small-talk topics... How's the weather? We quickly jump into the contentious negotiations surrounding a potential incoming MLB lockout. Before sliding into Winter Olympics chatter, Ian provides an update on The Cutback Book Club... #BookTalk! The boys provide their thoughts on the Super Bowl and the end of a QB era. Both Cullen and Ian provide basketball-related Firebreathers and this week's Fantasy Five will have you salivating - Best Super Bowl Party Foods. Enjoy! 2022-02-181h 12The CutbackHello From The Other SideThe hundreds of thousands called a thousand times and requested that the boys emerge from their caves to grace the airwaves once again. On this week's episode of The Cutback, Cullen and Ian provide some classic life updates including, wait for it, #BookTalk! Diving right to work, the boys rundown the latest debacles from the NFL and the illustrious Rooney Rule, amongst other things. The soap opera continues as the Harbaugh x Michigan Football saga serves as topic of conversation. The boys give their brief thoughts before diving into their Crackback (Cullen) and Money Move (Ian) of the week...2022-02-111h 14The CutbackMoving The GoalpostsAttention, attention please. The boys are back! In true Cutback fashion, the boys kick off their first ep in far too long by talking about, you guessed it, Major League Soccer. That's no fugazi, that's futbol! Cullen is actively collecting Astros hate receipts and the boys get into quite the conversation regarding the correlation between expectations the realization of success. Tis the season of football, so the boys got in plenty of chatter about the Wolverines and the many things happening in the world of the greatest sport on Earth. Until next week... Enjoy!2021-11-191h 17The CutbackSteady Mobbin'Ok you're a goon, but what's a goon to a goblin?! This week's episode is both fast and furious, as the boys breakdown all the recent headlines in the sports world. However, in true Cutback fashion, Cullen and Ian spend the opening of the show talking about the unfortunate realities of baseballs meeting faces, which leads to classic Slowpitch Softball stories. Getting into the work topics, the boys touch on the NHL's recent jersey patch announcement, highlight Built Brands NIL deal with BYU football and put the final nail in the coffin of the Tokyo Olympics. Moving to the...2021-08-1959 minThe CutbackShots!Everybody! Welcome to Episode 50... who woulda thought?? Before we jump right into the work topics of the week, Cullen and Ian react to the flurry of NBA Free Agency deals being signed at F*ck You levels of $$. The boys also provide their immediate reactions to the NBA Draft's of both the Houston Rockets and Deeetroit Pistons. This week's work topics sport a football focus as the boys dive into the NFL's various vaccination protocols and also provide their thoughts on the recently-released income statement from the Green Bay Packers. Next, we move to the Olympics and the boys...2021-08-051h 19The CutbackRING THE ALARM ft. Tom BridgerThrow some B's on it because our guy Tommy is back on this week's episode to talk all things NBA. First, the boys introduce a little #DaddyTalk, which somehow leads to Ben Simmons predictions We spend a little time talking about Texas and Oklahoma's clear indication of leaving the Big12 and its immediate effect on the future outlook of the NCAA. The boys then get heavy on the hoops, chatting about the future of professional basketball and the emergence of more and more paths to the pros for youth ballers, especially in America. We get into some NBA Finals r...2021-07-291h 34The CutbackI'm On A Tangent, Not How I Planned ItLadies and gentleman... this... this right here? This is an Instant Classic Cutback episode and you know what that means... tangents all around! The boys start with a quick update on the MiLB playoff structure, which leads to our first tangent of the episode - Ring SZN. Next, we cover Mark Emmert's recent statements regarding the future, which leads to multiple tangents around the hiring practices in sports, classic Michigan Sport Management talk and the impact of unions. Cullen informs the people that Toyota will be pulling all Olympic-focused ads and the boys share their thoughts on Stephen A...2021-07-221h 24The CutbackCryptomaniaIt's episode 47 and the boys are finding their groove in season 2. This week, Cullen and Ian talk more about NIL tax implications and potential state-by-state benefits and the emergence of Crypto as a massive category in the world of sport sponsorship. Next, the boys revisit their pre-season MLB predictions and dive into the mayhem that was the McGregor vs. Poirier post-fight interviews. Lives are put on the line in this week's Fantasy Five, as Cullen and Ian must select their team of home run hitters who could save their lives with one at-bat. Enjoy!2021-07-161h 09The CutbackWe're BackAttention, attention please... the boys are back after a few months of taking care of their mentals and their chickens. After a few updates, Cullen and Ian dive right into the start of the NIL era in collegiate athletics. Cullen breaks down MLB's latest Spider Tack Scandal and the boys express their appreciation for the parity in this year's NBA playoffs. Ian and Cullen provide their Crackback, Firebreather and Money Move of the week before bringing back everyone's favorite podcast segment - THE FANTASY FIVE! This week's edition has the boys pick who they think would have been NIL...2021-07-091h 19The CutbackWho's Your DaddyAnother week another episode for the resident degenerates of The Cutback Podcast. This week the boys do something they never could have imagined doing - talk about soccer! Both the rise and fall of the European Super League and the growth of MLS are on the docket for you futbol fanatics. Cullen and Ian highlight the NFL's announcement of not one, not two, but 3 official sports betting partners and Cullen gives us the low-down on the resting epidemic in the NBA. Shouts out to the University of Michigan Women's Gymnastics team for winning the National Championship! This week's fantasy...2021-04-231h 21The CutbackFull HeelCullen and Ian both bring the heat in this week's jam packed episode. Draft talk precedes this week's work segment, which features A-Rod's bid to buy the Timberwolves, the NFL and NFLPA's offseason program battle and UCF allowing players to put their social media handles on the back of their jerseys. Cullen kicks off the play segment with a rant that has been stewing for weeks... prepare yourself! College Football Spring Games and the WNBA's latest jersey reveals round out the play segment before the boys head into an absolute battle in this week's edition of the Fantasy Five...2021-04-161h 35The CutbackPlay Ball!Happy Opening Day - well, for most teams anyways! This week Cullen and Ian tip off the episode with an ode to their dear ole Michigan Basketball Team. Next, the boys highlight some of the major announcements out of the NFL's owner's meetings - giving their thoughts on the prospect of full stadiums and what 17 games means for the league and the players. The NCAA is next on the hot seat as the boys talk the beginnings of NCAA v Alston. Cullen shares his hate for college football Pro Days and gives an update on the State of Houston...2021-04-021h 05The CutbackTake Care Of The Star Player 1stWhat's up everybody. This week it was Cullen's turn on the hot seat, and boy did things get spicy. Cullen talked about his path from Houston to the University of Michigan, on to the University of Oregon, and now in Peoria, IL as the Director of Food and Beverage for the Peoria Chiefs. Along the way, we find out why Cullen matters and how growing up in Clutch City made him who he is today. We learn the reason for his fandom of Superman and Cullen brings great insight to the world of refereeing. Do refs really make make-up...2021-03-261h 46The CutbackJust A Kid From OtsegoShoutout to the #269. If you've ever wanted to know more about the boys - you're in luck! We kickoff our Cutback Interview Series this week, with Cullen putting Ian on the hot seat for the entire episode. Things get deep quick, as Cullen asks Ian about his upbringing, why he chose the sports industry, his experiences with the Michigan Football team and his decision to leave one career to start anew. Find out what song Ian can Karaoke off the top of the dome, what he would do to NOT have to wear an Ohio State shirt during a...2021-03-121h 37The CutbackHoodies And Hashbrowns ft. Jake BelzerTall Socks and Flip Flops... It's the Spring Ball edition of The Cutback, and this week the boys sit down with Jake Belzer - Defensive Analyst at the University of Oregon. An unfortunate resident of Ohio, Jake kicks off the episode by giving his thoughts on the future of his home town Brownies. Next, we talk to Jake about life inside a football building and how the Oregon football team adapted to Covid-19 this past season. We talk about the differences between college football and the NFL and answer the age-old question, "Is the strength coach the most important...2021-03-051h 15The CutbackFeel The WheelWoaaah there partner, pump those brakes! While it's a must to be careful on the roads these days, the boys are all gas in this week's edition of The Cutback. After Ian provides his Top 5 tips for successful snow driving, the boys discuss Charlotte FC becoming the first MLS team to implement PSLs and the NHL's recent partnership with PointsBet. Next, Cullen and Ian provide their thoughts on the opening week of the Fan-Controlled Football League... hint... they aren't impressed. #ProducerKennedy provides us with her Crackback of the Week as she brings attention to the egregious GOAT bias being...2021-02-191h 10The CutbackDeep CutIt wouldn't be The Cutback if the boys didn't take a few left turns and deploy a few deep cuts! On this week's episode, Cullen and Ian discuss ESPN's impending sale of the X-Games and Mark Cuban and the Mavs' decisions around the National Anthem before diving into the ever-contentious relationship between MLB ownership and the player's union, as well as the Lions' trade of Matthew Stafford. Yes - Ian does get emotional! Finally, the boys compete in a Fantasy Five for the decade - best albums of the 2010's. Enjoy!2021-02-121h 24The CutbackYes... And?Happy National Women and Girls in Sports Day to all the amazing women on their grind in this sports business world we call life. We salute 🙌🏻 Nike salutes too, and the boys kick off the episode by highlighting their recent initiative, in partnership with the NFL, to increase resources and visibility to Girl's High School Flag Football. Watch your ankles! Next, we touch on Overtime's upcoming announcement of a semi-pro High School basketball league. With Super Bowl Week in full swing, the boys talk about the shift in the ticket resale market and also debate the proper mix of situat...2021-02-0559 minThe CutbackTo The MoonHOLD THE LINE!!!! While you make a life's fortune on Gamestop, the boys remain steady in sifting through hot topics surrounding the sports world. We drop the puck of the episode by diving into the NHL's recently acquired debt pool being made available to franchises. Next, we highlight some of the big name brands who you won't see advertising during the Super Bowl and do a little case study analysis on personal branding in professional sports in a classic TB12 vs. Corvette Corvette showdown. Sticking to the branding theme, we highlight Opendorse's partnership with Jeremy Darlow and how vendors...2021-01-291h 06The CutbackAll Gas, No BrakesAnd no slow down in sight! On this week's episode, Ian and Cullen highlight some of the latest headlines from the sports business world - Mark Davis buying the Las Vegas Aces, Jared Porter's Firing, the sale of the Atlanta Dream - and provide context around how teams may look to staff up in the coming months. Speaking of staffing up, the boys run down some of the key moves in the NFL coaching carousel and debate the differences between and NFL coach and a college coach. Kyrie Irving shifts our thoughts towards the more profound before diving into...2021-01-221h 21The CutbackHoustatlantavegasYes - in lieu of recent Houston sports happenings, Cullen has, in fact, been on that 24 hour Champagne diet. The boys kick this week off with an update on the economic and logistical impact of the NCAA hosting March Madness in bubbles before diving into the phenomenon that was the NFL's broadcast on Nickelodeon. They touch on the NCAA delaying a vote on NIL regulations, a murky future for MLS and more potential scapegoating by MLB. The boys give a huge shoutout to the WNBA for their role in the recent Georgia run-offs and get into a hotly contested...2021-01-151h 23The CutbackJust PeachyQuite the weather we're having, right?! With one eye on the news, Cullen and Ian drop the proverbial puck on Ep 33 by discussing the NHL selling division name and helmet sticker partnerships. The boys turn their focus to college athletics - the logistical nightmare incoming via March Madness bubbles, who really pays the bill for coach buy-outs, and are bowl games dead?! Cullen provides his solution for college football and his thoughts on the Eagles tanking their last game of the season before Ian gives his advice on rooting for other teams in your conference. This week's Fantasy Five...2021-01-081h 22
Sports As A JobSix Degrees, Over 10 Years of Sports Experience, and Hosts of The Cutback Podcast: Ian Burleigh and Cullen MunzHosts of the Cutback Podcast Ian Burleigh and Cullen Munz join us for this episode. Outside of being podcasts hosts they have a combined over 10 years of experience and 6 college degrees. Ian is currently a Consulting Analyst for rEvolution a sports marketing agency in Chicago. Cullen is currently the Director of Food and Beverage for Diamond Concessions at Dozer Park home of the Peoria Chiefs. We discuss their individual journeys throughout sports. Everyone's path is different. We explore how Ian worked in the corporate world before going back to graduate school to pursue his dream of working in sports...2020-12-2734 minThe CutbackI Don't Cut ChecksSTRAIGHT CASH HOMIE! Merry Christmas ya filthy animals and Happy Holidaze to every single one of yin. The boys kick off the episode by highlighting the latest transgressions by one of the most filthy animals, Dan Snyder. Next, Cullen and Ian discuss a handful of SBJ's "What to expect in sports media" predictions for 2021. Do NFL broadcasting rights have a price ceiling? Tune in to find out! Next, the NBA provides some obligatory #TarpTalk and the relocation of the Rose Bowl leads us head first into a full-blown college football conversation. In this week's festive edition of the Fantasy...2020-12-251h 18The CutbackThrow Some BBB's On It ft. Tom BridgerLadies and Gentlemen, boys and girls - Buckle Up! This week's episode brings a glimpse at the Hoops rolodex that is Tom Bridger. Before getting heavy into hoops talk, Tom tells us all about his role at Tradable Bits and the fan engagement work they do for teams on a daily basis (Hint: data is the new oil). Next, the boys touch on the recent announcement of the NBA's $30M cash infusement to each team and dive deep into the new G-League Ignite team and best options going forward for top high-school basketball prospects. Moving right along, the boys...2020-12-172h 09The CutbackStyle PointsIt's not always pretty, but a win is a win! Ian was on the IR earlier this week, but the boys knocked out an episode to send you into the weekend. They touch on the teams of MLB officially selecting their go-forward affiliates and what options remain for the 40+ MiLB teams who were left off the list before wondering if Under Armour is all the way dead. Next, we highlight the latest news in College Football amidst more and more games being cancelled as the season winds to a close. This week's Fantasy Five highlights the greatest rivalries in...2020-12-121h 19The CutbackLet The Beat Build ft. Anne RogersGuests on 2 eps in a row? You better believe it! This week we sit down with Anne Rogers - St. Louis Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com. Anne talks about her career journey and the many challenges faced as a sports journalist in the Zoom environment of 2020. We talk about her experiences as a woman working in sports and get her perspective on the monumental hiring of Kim Ng. Next, we chat about the contentious relationship between MLB and the MLBPA leading into the 2021 season and ponder what free agency will look like. Anne drops some gems on how...2020-12-041h 16The CutbackSoul Food ft. Joel TotoroListen - we know you're either tired of your family or pissed off that the Ravens/Steelers game got cancelled, but have no fear - we've got you covered! This week, Cullen and Ian sit down with Joel Totoro, Director of Sports Science at Thorne Research. Joel is at the top of the nutrition/dietician game and has worked for both the New England Patriots and Michigan Football programs. Joel talks to us about health and nutrition being an individualized science, the importance of coaching in the nutrition profession, how to gain buy-in/trust and, finally, the growth of...2020-11-271h 16The CutbackNo CeilingsHey... do you hear that? Sounds like broken glass! This week, the boys start off by talking about the monumental hire of Kim Ng as the Miami Marlins' General Manager. Next, they hop into a work-topic lightning round and talk about the media exposure gained by the Jordan brand on the heels of DeAndre Hopkins' game winning catch this past weekend, the USOPC's partnership with Opendorse and the NCAA's apparent plan to host the 2021 March Madness tournament in a bubble. Moving into the play topics of the week, Cullen highlights the shift in style of play and different positions...2020-11-201h 29The CutbackThe MiLB Carousel!!BREAKING NEWS!! We are excited to announce that we have joined the Sports As A Job podcast network - head on over to sportsasajob.com to check out the squad! On this week's episode, Cullen and Ian dive into the NBA's 2020/21 schedule and talk salary cap implications. Next, the boys highlight Peloton's meteoric rise throughout the course of the pandemic, capped by their recent partnership with Queen Bey herself. Cullen gives us an update on the beginnings of MiLB's carousel and what it means MiLB teams as MLB teams announce their affiliates moving towards the 2021 season. The boys give...2020-11-121h 41The CutbackThe Hot SeatFeelin' hot, hot, hot! Is this the beginning of the end for Jim Harbaugh at the University of Michigan? Does Chip Kelly know how to eat with utensils? Will AJ Hinch restore any respect upon the old English D of the Detroit Tigers? Will pro sports have insurmountable salary cap issues as we look ahead to 2021 and beyond? All of these burning questions and more are discussed by those boys on this week's episode of The Cutback. You'll want to grab something to write with as Cullen and Ian go head to head on the greatest TV shows of...2020-11-051h 51The CutbackI Just Flipped The ScriptI don't know nobody else who doing this. It's Episode 24 and the boys bring the mamba mentality to the mics with a full slate of topics. First, Cullen and Ian address the wild situation that played out after the conclusion of the World Series earlier this week. The boys stay in baseball and talk about the historic levels of debt MLB organizations has taken on and what that means for the upcoming 2021 season. Next, Esports and Athletes Unlimited get some shine before Cullen provides us with an update regarding NFL ownership requirements. Finally, the boys talk all things college...2020-10-291h 54The CutbackDing It!Buckle up ladies, gentlemen and degenerates - we've got a full episode for you this week! A Houston Texans intro quickly leads to a classic Cutback tangent regarding NFL QB development and the incredible differences between the collegiate and professional game. The boys dive into the work topics of the week - PWC's 5th annual sports business survey, Hookit's 50 most marketed brands, Amazon doubling down on the NFL, Glossier utilizing WNBA superstars for their latest beauty & skincare products, and the NFL's stance on CBD. To bring a little balance to the ep, Cullen and Ian talk the MLB Bubble a...2020-10-211h 52The CutbackBevo's Last BalladIt's a mid-week special from The Cutback and we're glad you're here for the ride. The boys bounce around and hit on everything from the evolution of Color Commentators to the Saga of Bill O'Brien. Because this is a respectable podcast, Cullen and Ian also provide their thoughts on the current state of sports TV ratings, leagues selling title sponsorships, the LA28 logo and an ode to our favorite Stormies. We wrap things up with a "Scary" Movie Fantasy Five and a touching sayonara shoutout from our very own Mr. Munz. Enjoy! 2020-10-151h 55The CutbackIt's Jess! ft. Jess HarleeLadies and Gentlemen - what an episode we have for you today! One of Oregon's finest, Jess Harlee, joins us to provide an inside look at college athletics. As the coordinator for student-athlete development at the University of Oregon, Jess provides support to Oregon's student-athletes on a daily basis. She takes us through a day in the life and speaks on how the student-athletes have been handling the back and forth nature of the pandemic. We get her views on the growing success of the WNBA and her hometown Baltimore Ravens before Jess battles Ian in a Fantasy Five...2020-10-061h 33The CutbackTarp TalkLike the great poet Weezy F Baby once pontificated... "sorry 4 the wait." So - we're a bit late this week, but, to make up for it, we've got a jammed-packed episode this week! First, the boys dive right into the displeasure being communicated by sponsors of the NFL. Will this finally be the impetus for a re-work of the traditional sport sponsorship model? Next, Cullen and Ian talk through a variety of what-if scenarios regarding college athletics in 2021 before jumping into the NBA MVP conversation. The boys provide their picks for Lakers/Heat, as well as the upcoming MLB...2020-09-301h 49The CutbackPhrasing!It's not just what you say, but how you say it. This week the boys revisit the NFL's decision to place tarps on the first handful of rows in each stadium and touch on just how much team's are losing each week without fans in the stands. Next, they wonder if brands are beginning to do too much when it comes to adapting to the Rona Era and realize that MLS might be making a real run at the US sports market. Without further ado, Cullen and Ian dive headfirst into the clusterfuck that is the Big10's return...2020-09-211h 35The CutbackCan't Stop Partyin'After a short holiday hiatus, Ian and Cullen are back with takes as hot as the only Cheeto's you should ever consider consuming. The boys touch on Utah furloughing their entire Athletic Department and Oregon's athletic revenue scenario planning exercise and decide to dive head first into the College Football Conundrum. Next, we highlight MLB's proposed bubble plan and what that means for teams on the diamond and the front office. After a trip to the US Open, it's Football Talk Time and Cullen and Ian provide their respective playoff pictures and Super Bowl predictions. Finally, we introduce a...2020-09-141h 23The CutbackIf It Ain't About The Money"Stop wastin' my time!" This week, Cullen and Ian kick off the show by diving right back into the NFL's fans in the stands situation and we find out that Cullen might actually hate football. Next, in light of the various sports pauses in wake of the murder of Jacob Blake, the boys ponder what role brands play in the conversation - both those who are directly engaged with sports in America and those who aren't. Cullen shakes his head at his crackback of the week and Ian provides a seemingly less-than-popular opinion with his firebreather of the week...2020-09-011h 03The CutbackAccountabilibuddiesThis week on The Cutback, Ian and Cullen highlight the growth of MiLB's merchandise sales over the past decade and re-visit the potential future scenarios for MiLB and their affiliate organizations. Next, the NCAA finds their way into the conversation and the boys debate how the scholarship game will play out in years to come. Finally, we visit the NBA bubble and the lack of home-court advantage playing out in the opening playoff series. This week's Fantasy Five has a special back to school flavor - 1st Day of College Backpack Must-Haves. Enjoy! 2020-08-241h 23The CutbackOther Duties As Assigned ft. Matt HamiltonWe've got a fast and furious episode for your ears this week. Cullen and Ian sit down with Matt Hamilton, Director of Partnerships for the Amarillo Sod Poodles. We pick his brain about his experience handling corporate partners throughout a global pandemic, getting the Texas Collegiate League season off the ground, and becoming the de-facto hall monitor for Covid-19 protocols at Hodgetown. The group talks about MLB's plan to use win percentage as a playoff qualifier and also touch on the recent move by the Big10 and Pac12 to cancel all fall sports. Finally, Matt faces off against Ian...2020-08-171h 09The CutbackSecure The CreditorsWhat's up everybody and welcome to Episode 14. If you're reading this, there's a good chance college football may have already been cancelled for the 2020 season... joy! This week the boys talk about the recent sale of the XFL and again wonder about the legitimacy of a minor league football system. Cullen and Ian quickly touch on the absurd amount of money broadcast companies spend on media rights for the NFL before jumping into the clusterfuck that is the NCAA. Will the Power 5 make like a drug cartel and break away from the NCAA? Will players across all sports unionize...2020-08-101h 32The CutbackShoot For The MoonEpisode 13 was once only a dream, but here we are! The boys kick things off with some breaking news and dive right into the #WeAreUnited letter published by the PAC-12 player's group. Up next come updates from MLB and the NFL officially being put on bubble watch. Cullen provides his obligatory weekly defense for the Houston Astros, while Ian does the same for his beloved Matt Stafford. This week's Fantasy Five pits the titans of TV game shows against each other and, as always, your hosts send you out with a few Sayonara Shoutouts. Enjoy! 2020-08-031h 40The CutbackGather Round ft. Chloe ColliganI got a story to tell. We welcome our 2nd guest to The Cutback this week, as Chloe Colligan joins us to talk about her experiences working for the Washington Football Team, as well as being a woman looking to make a career in sports. But first, Ian and Cullen provide updates on the NFL labor/covid negotiations and wonder about the implications of an impeding conference-only college football schedule. They talk about their experiences working in sports, which leads into Ian's conversation with Chloe. On the backside of Chloe's interview, the boys talk MLB Opening Day, Cullen provides...2020-07-271h 49The CutbackThe Sky Is Falling...... the wind is calling, stand for something or die in the morning. It's a jam-packed episode this week, and the boys kick things off talking about the NFL and their incredible procrastination strategy. Ian outlines the Sport Sponsorship Last Ditch Scramble and Cullen educates us about the very-real potential of vertical integration between MLB teams and their MiLB affiliates. The boys touch on a few of the disturbing sexual harassment allegations across sports that were brought to life over the past week before again praising the WNBA for their innovation and dedication to taking a stand. Both Cullen and...2020-07-201h 31The CutbackAhead Of Our Time10 episodes in and we are now official as a referee with whistle. It's another grab bag episode this week and the boys have a full rolodex of flavors for ya ear. Because work always comes first - we've got Patrick Mahomes on #SecureTheBag alert, the NFL introducing a salary escrow proposal, that team in Washington needing a new name, and, last but not least, the NCAA potentially being all the way dead. We hate to say we told you so, but we've got the receipts on this one! Cutting back for a little fun, your hosts chat NBA Bubble...2020-07-131h 42The CutbackMinor League Lifestyle (Might Not Make It) ft. Pat ZajacThe boys are honored to welcome their first guest to The Cutback as they sit down with Pat Zajac, Director of Partnerships and Promotions for the Eugene Emeralds. We're talking baseball again, as Pat brings his insight and perspective to the many obstacles facing Minor League Baseball following the official cancellation of the 2020 season. The squad dives into how teams are attempting to stay afloat amongst ever-changing guidelines, re-visit the already contentious relationship between MLB and MiLB, and muse about the general state of professional baseball in America. To lighten the mood, the boys share some memories that are...2020-07-062h 07The CutbackFriends With BenefitsSometimes messy, always entertaining - that's The Cutback way. This week the boys opt for a grab bag approach and touch on multiple topics, of course keeping a work-life balance. Climate Pledge Arena, Mixer, Under Armour, and the monetization of collegiate athlete's NIL all catch some work, after-which your hosts talk implications of the various return-to-play scenarios being finalized across professional sports. Cullen provides a spur of the moment Crackback of the Week, while Ian double dips with a Crackback and Firebreather of the Week. As teased last week, this week's Fantasy Five highlights the boys favorite Disney Movies...2020-06-291h 26The CutbackTrust IssuesAll I care about is money and the city that I'm from... It's episode 7 and the boys come through with a Care Package for your ears. Ok - enough with the Drake references. This week your hosts dive into the clusterfuck that is the MLB labor negotiations and wonder if Rob Manfred is, in fact, the most incompetent commissioner of all time. Next, Cullen and Ian circle back on collegiate sports return to play plans and wonder if anyone really has any idea of what is going on. The boys break down the lack of trust between athletes and...2020-06-221h 39The CutbackA Quick Asideblacklivesmatter.com
If you're reading this, thank you. We appreciate you. Realistically, nothing Cullen and I talk about on this show is important. Fun? Maybe. Funny? Sometimes. Informative? Sure. Life and Death? Absolutely not. What is life and death, however, is the current state of our country and the generations of systematic and institutionalized oppression of and discrimination towards people of color, specifically Black Americans, upon which it was built. Change is not only needed, but imperative. To create a society in which all are truly granted equal rights and opportunities takes empathy, understanding, and a desire f...2020-06-151h 38The CutbackWe're Going To Disney World!!Ok - so we aren't going to Disney World (yet), but the NBA is! Cullen and Ian talk the NBA's Orlando tournament plan and discuss the importance of home court advantage. But first, the boys put in a little work by diving into the world of esports and it's status throughout the largely sports-less pandemic. Next, your hosts attempt to answer the unanswerable - how do you cultivate culture and what role does it play in the ability for an organization or team to win or achieve success? After putting a full court press on the NBA's return to...2020-06-081h 50The CutbackThe Profit ProblemIt's episode 4 and the boys are back for more. This week your hosts tackle the growing momentum behind conference realignment in collegiate athletics. Accelerated by the financial ramifications of the Covid-19 Pandemic, colleges and universities around the country are faced with a serious problem - a profit problem. Cullen and Ian debate whether the solution to the problem lies with the costs or the revenues and provide their thoughts on the future of conference structure at the collegiate level. The boys talk narratives surrounding generational toughness in sports and have some obligatory hockey talk in honor of #ProducerKennedy. Cullen...2020-06-011h 40The CutbackNot Just Surviving... THRIVINGLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls, good people of the internet - it's Memorial Day Weekend and if all was right in the world the only thing we'd be worried about is firing up the grill for a cookout or 3 in between long sessions of sitting on the couch watching America's pastime... Baseball. You'll have to handle the cookouts on your own, but we've got your baseball fix covered with this one. To kick things off in the top of the 1st, Ian and Cullen slide into recent re-opening proposals made by the MLB and team owners. They cover...2020-05-251h 30The CutbackThe Facts They Are a-Changin'The boys made it to episode 2, who would have thought!? For the benefit of the listener and our own sanity, we've made some serious improvements in audio quality this week. We aren't quite to the Big Leagues yet, but if we were in the Cubs' organization we'd at least be in Tennessee playing for the Smokies (IYKYK). Ian and Cullen skip the appetizer and get right to the main dish this week - the effect the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the landscape of college sports. They wonder about the odds of an upcoming college football season and talk...2020-05-181h 23The CutbackFollow The MoneyIn the inaugural episode, Ian and Cullen tackle the XFL's recent bankruptcy filing and debate the pros, cons, and ultimate feasibility of a minor league football system. Next, the boys highlight the NFL's recent partnership with the NAIA to bring organized women's flag football to the collegiate level and talk Title IX implications. The NFL Draft is next on the docket as your hosts provide their takes on their respective teams' draft efforts and the overall execution of the virtual draft, as well as project best landing spots for players from their alma mater's. They run through their Crackback...2020-05-121h 59